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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-22
TAXES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
HESRICO COUNTY. TREAsUREE's OFFIcE,l
RICHMOND, June 10, 1887.
The taxpayers OF Henrico county are nou
iled that their TAXES FOR THE YEAR IS66
are past due and payable.
Il Is necessary that my affairs "a treasurer
Of the county should DO closed and settled as
speedily as possible. All persons owing
taxes for the year 1886 will pay % the collector
when called on, or call and pay their taxes at
this Office as soon as possible.
WILLIAM TAYLOR,
ie f6i0t Treasurer OF HenTicO county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-22
NORTH CAROLINA DIAMOND.
me RAILWAY ASsEssNRNTs.

The official reports on the assessments OF
the railways OF the State have not all been
received by the State Auditor; in fact
only four or five have been filed. The
Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer com.
pose the board to assess the franchises. 1t
may be a fortnight before the reports are
oil an
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Manager, A. ID. IRVING.
Assistant Manager, Z. u. CLARK.
Principal office in the United States
No.. 81 WALL STREET,
Ne1c York City.

Organized or incorporated, 1892.
Commenced Business in the United States. 1877:
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ADDITIONAL RIVERS.

The receipts by the local boats were
as 70 lows: James Lee, 1873 bales cot
ton, SO bags seed cotton, Sl2 sacks cot
ton seed; Coahoms, 81 bales cotton,
S5 bags eeed cotton, lO49 sacks cotton
seed; Kate Adams, 200 bales cotton,
l760 racks cotton seed, 81 head stock /;
Chesapeake, 22 bales cotton, 242 sacks
tton seed, 265 sacks corn, "a head
hogs.
The viii S. Hays, from st. Louis,
passed to New Orleans on time yester-
day With about 1900 tons Of freight,
including rs bales OF cotton and 275
empty barrels, which she added here.
The Hays also had fine trip OF pas
seDgers, among whom are the follow
ing making the round trip: Mics
Flossie Bell, Miss Mary Able, Miss
MollIe Green, Miss Mamie Atwater,
Mrs. X. F. Kelly, Mrs, Frank AtEater,
MIS-. Charles Baughmsn, Mrs Coffee
Judge LeVerett Bell and wife, Capt
Joe Matthews, DR., Leonard and Mr.
A, II, Fleming,
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reality, Messrs. Picard, Barinds, Rick
etts and Darby, the able and energetic
Scimitar staff, will be among the fore
most honored and influential members
Of the Memphis Press Club.
Campbell & Fenton, owners oil
the celebrated racer Jim Gray, sum-
moned DR.. William Sheppard, the
celebrated veterinary surgeon, Of Otta.
wa, ILL.,, to this city, and he arrived
Saturday morning. The cause oil the
urgent summons was an attack OF in
fuenza upon Jim Gray. DR.. Shop
psrd Gays the SIC 900 horse will come
out all right.
-Messrs. L. b. McFarlsnd, W. j.
Crawford and Robert Galloway have
been appointed q committee TO pro-
mote the passage OF the bill in the
Legislature to iDcresss the sslsry OF
Preside ut OF the Taxing District. The
appointment WAS made in obedience
10 the resolution adopted at a meeting
ct the Cotton Exchange last week, by
Chairman B. N. Estes.
The boy Thompson, who claimed
TO have been robbed in an alley near
second street Saturday night, has
taken an early start. /. seems his
pathetic tale was purely imaginary
and worked up to hoodwink his
father. The boy worked for HeIZ)g
& Bro, at q salary OF 81 so per week,
but losied last week-hence had no
money to be robbed Of.
in the case OF Beulsh NJ. Moore,
charged with the murder of W. Il.
Allen, Judge DuBoee Yesterday Or
dered that she be confined for safe
keeping in the insane department OF
the poorhouee until after che gives
birth to the child. This was done at
the suggestion of DIR. Williford, who
stated that the event would occur
within the next two or three weeks.
Judge DuBose therefore deemed this
the better and more humane course.
Tom Woods and William eomers,
the men arrested by 0ficar Faver at
the corner OF Maia and Washington
stret ts on the 20 h, are even harder
citizens than at 6rst supposed. They
were arrested and carried to New
Madrid on charges of arson and rob-
berry. After escaping fiom New Med
rid they at pped at Tiptonville, Lake
county, Tenn, fifteen miles below, and
proce EIDE d to take in the town. They
insulted the wife OF ed Keen, q bar.
Der. Keen fred at them and missed
and Woods shot and killed him.
Woods a so put bullet through the
wrist OF young man named John Jul
ian. The two robbers then took IA
their skiff and escaped to this city.
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kilograms.

NRw ORLEANS, La, February 2S.-
Night-ATrived U. P. Schenck, Gin
cinnati.
PIrrsBuRa, February 28.-Night--
River Is feet on the gauge and falling.
Weather clear and cold.
WHEELING, February 2S,-Night-
River 80 feet on the gauge aud falling.
Weather clear and cool.
CINCINNATI, February 2S.-Night-
River 81 feet6i inches on the gauge and
stationary. Weather cloudy and cool.
LOUISVILLE, February 2S.--Night-
River 81 feet 2 inches in the canal and
20 feet on the ialls, and rising at the
rate Of inch an hour. Weather clear
and mild.
CAIRO, February 28.-Night-River
At feet inches on the gauge and rising
Weather clear and cool. Arrived: City
Of Cairo, Vcksburg, pm. Departed
City II Cairo, st. Louis, SPIN.
EVANSVILLE, IND, February 2S,-
Night-Kver 10 feet . inches on the
gauge and rising. Westher clear. De
parted: Golden Role, New Orleansi
Graui'e Sac, Cincinnati, early this
morning. SO.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. F. LAvIaNE left for New York
Saturday evening.
Mr.. AND MRS. w. w. Richie have
removed from Memphis to Trabue,
Fla, where they will reside In future.
The Rev David Walk has gone to
Louisville to assist his son in a series
Of revival meetings at the Third Chris.
tian Church.
MANAGING EDITOR PICKETT, OF the
Avalanche, left Sunday night for New
Orleane, where he will remain a week.
During his absence Mr.. j. X. Algee
will look after that department.
W. M. KENNEDY and Miss Della
Hermann were married at Calvary
Church Sunday night. After the cere-
mony the bridal couple and a few
friends eni Dyed supper at the Gayoso
Hotel.
GnN. ARMSTRONG, OF the Hampton
Normal School, will likely be In the
city today or tomorrow and will be
the guest OF Prof. Steele, Of the lie
Moyne school. Few men have ever
had the opportunity of doing 30 much
good as Gen. Armstrong and few have
so we'll aviled themselves OF 1t.
JUICE b. O. Brown, an old citizen
OF 1t. Francis county, Ark, and for 9
few years a resident Of Memphis, died
very suddenly Sunday morning at the
Capital Hotel, in Little Rock. He hai
held the position OF general attorney
for the Memphis and Little Rock rail
road since 1874, and ia well known
throughout Arkansas. His death IL
greatly regretted by many friends.
MIS- MILLS MUIR, OF Louisville
who has been visiting Mrs. james
Matthew'S, on Union street, for eevera
weeks, left for home last Thursday
During her stay In the city she wa
the admired guest at many brilliant
social gathering, and by her sunny
disposition ana varied accomplish
ments attracted hosts OF friends, whose
memories and good wishes will follow
and tarry with her in her Kentucky
home.
OK Sunday last February 27), q
$3.50 o'clock pm, MIR. w. M. Kennel!
and Miss Della Herman were marrie(
at Calvary Church in the presence o
relatives aud friends Of contracting
parties, Rev. Davis Sessums officiating
The attendants were: Mr.. j. +. Eli
with Miss Tennie Davis, aud Mr.
Ohss. Schutler with Mrs. Matti
Counts. After the ceremony an ele
CANT supper was served at the Gsyosc
The groom is young man OF steriD
qualities, and his bIide q most lovabl
young lady.
Jon r, MCCuLLAM having sold hi
interest in livery stable No. 10 Monro
street, has connected himself with tn
business firm Of ]. II. Manor 4 Co
new stables, Nos, 6S, 70, " and 7
Monroe street, where he will be bette
prepared to accommodate his custom
ers; having all the conveniences pei
tanning TO first Claes livery stable
will Se pleased to have his boardei
and all that want 10 hire first class rig
saddle horses, etc, TO give him cal
Also constantly on hand for sale th
beat saddle and harness horses an
mules in the city. Mr. Manor spare
no time or means to keep his liver
rigs in good oder, and with b
prompt attention to business, assiste
by Joe McOullars and Vic Dominic
his bookkeeper, we don't think an
will be neglected who may favor thel
with q call. Telephone 500.
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LOCAL NOTICES

MEMPHIS Steam Laundry, ga I'd st.
WORN its weight in gold, Salvation
Oil. Twenty-Five cents.
pm. STANLEY, funeral director and
embalmer, So Madison street.
IxPRoyKD CaBgrsphs only S85. ].
+. Key & Co., A North Court street.
DE-. B. s. BrRsEs has meved bis
dental Office to 258 Second street, OPP
posite Court Square.
Go TO the Memphis Carriage Works
for fne vehicles, and TO have yours re-
paired and painted. Nos. 81 and IS
Madison street.
Frrs.-All fits stopped free by DIR.
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No
cts after fnt days use. Marvellous
cures. Treatise aud 81 trial bottle free
to ct cases. send to DIR. Kline, 93l
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
A SOUND mind goes very seldom
without q sonDd digestion, and moth
ing contributes toward IL more than
the use OF ANaoerURA BITTRRs, the
world renowned appetizer and iuvig'
orator, manufactured only by DIR. ].
g. 3. Siegert & Sons.
The Rev. @. II. Mead will lecture on
Prohibition" at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Court street,
each day at 1880 o'clock pm and
each following morning at IL O'Clock
and evening at z 80 o'clock during the
week. Will also preach at same place
Sunday at 8 O'Clock pm.
Go TO Nathan Bach, No. Al Monroe
street, when you want watches, ola
monds and iswelry at low prices. He
also lends money on good collsterals,
and treats his customers cleverly.
Bach's Is q reliable house, giving as
literally as any one can on good
pledges. His goods are always q little
below prices oil other dealers.
The Louisville and Nashville rail.
road will sell on March I'd, 9th, 10Th,
23d and 30th roundirip tickets to
Thomasville, Pensacola, De Funiak
Springs, Jacksonville and all princi.
pal points in Florida at one limited
rate the round trip. These tickets will
be good for ten days going South
Parties can select their own line,
They can either stop of at BirmiDg
ham, Montgomery, Thomasville, Pen
sacola and De Fdniak Springs or al
Chattanooga, Atlanta and Macon
Sleeping cars from Memphis 10 Nash
Vile and Nashville to principal South
ernxdties. Inquire of s. L. Finley
| 2S7 Main street.
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RAILROAD THE TABLE.

n...pe.ke a.d ohio Reute-Trains
move A. follows: Fast line leaves q s;sO
AMI ST Louis fast line Leaves az , 80 .; N.
fsst line strives at l 80 pm; 81. Louis last
hps .rr,vs: o. ~ snd iesse~sse.-Trains
nave a. folioWs: New Orleans mail arrives
Ssiiy al 3 100 q IN. leaves daily 81 5 :OO D. N /.
Sardis accom- rotation arrives daily At 1850
an. leaves daily a. go Pm toe al neign.
leaves daily. except Sunday, at 6;lb am.
Nail trains do not stop at nag stations, nor
EhitshaVen, born Lake. Nesbit and Loves.
MississiDst Valley honte H., n %.
and y. ny l-Trains on this road run as
follows: New Orleans last mail, daily. leaves
al :9p.m.; Vicksburg sxpresf, daily leaves
81 e:b am. New Orleans fast mail, daily,
arrives At e:l0 Am; Vicksburg express.
df MiIss.: i,rfss aid S%sshvilIe.-Train,
nsve As lows; Past mail arrives daily at
5:l5 am. lesves al lQ;l0 pm. Mail leaves
daily at 1910 am; arrives at 4:OO p. me-
Brownsyille accommodation leaves daily
except Sunday, at 500 y. m; arrives daily,
except Sunday, at $3.50 a. m. standard y me.
Gu, kouts.- ksosrs C'fy, SprtDE
Held ssd memphisl--Trainsle leave NJ. and
4. depot as follows; No. 4, Kansas city ex-
press, leaves at lO:i5 am No. g. kansas
Kansas City mail, leaves at 6 90 p.m. No; /,
Ksnsas City mail, arrives at 8i45 am. No.
st. Louis and Chicago empress, leaves al
500 p.m No /, st. Louis ana Chicsgo eI-
press, arrives at s;iSa.m. In effect Sunday
Memphis aud Charleston -Traius
move as follows: Through express leaves
daily at l0:t0p.m. Mail and express leaves
ally at $3.50 an. Somervlllo accommodn.
ion leaves daily. except Sunday, at t;t0
m. Through express arrives daily At jay
m. Mail and express arriV. 3 daily at l0ilb
m. Somervile acoo !. mediation arrives
daily, exsspt sunday, at $50 r.m.
Rems,bi- and Ltstle h"ck.--Trains
move ss follows (cerual standard time) ;
No. leaves Memphis daily ati ;S pm. NO:
tltayes Memphis da ~ at 6:lOa m; No;
freight leaves Ho, ehold at $50 ms: No;
Z arrives at Memphis at $50 pm; No.
arrives a. Memphis at silb an; No.
(freit ht) arrives at HOpefeld at 4;0 pm.
memphis, Hirrni.Eham ana allan
tie-Holly SPRINGS Route-Trains move Al
follows; No tpaisenGer) leaves Memphis
daily at 3:I5 pm; Nc. CfroighO leavet
Nemp Ut 6 80 Am; No. 2 tpastepgerl ar,
FiVee at Memphis Mt 1910 am NO.
@reighO arrives ut Memph at l;Uo Pm.
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Monogram Bangles, milford.
It's DeIlcncy OF Flavor

And the efficacy of its action have rem
dtred the famous liquid fruit remedy
Syrup Of Figs immensely populsr. 1t
cleauses and tones up the oloRged and
fsvelish system, dispels headaches,
colds and fevels, cures hsbitual consti-
patton, dyspepsia aud the many ills
depending on a weak or inactive con-
dition Of the kidneys, liver and bowels.
For sale in 80 cent and 81 bottles by IL.
j Hester and all leading druggists,
Van Vleet & Co, q. w. Jones d Co.,
W. N. Wilkerson 4 Co., and s. Mans
fed h 90. Manufactured only by She
California Fig Syrup Co., San Fran
cieco. Cal
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01

We, the undersigned, having col
lected from the citizens Of Memphis,
whose names we have published, the
amount of 500, donated as reward
for the arrest and conviction of the
parties who attempted the assaesina-
ton Of Mr. T. p. Majors aud his
family on the night of the sd in
slant, do hereby offer the same for the
arrest and conviction OF said parties !;
or pro rata part thereof according to
the number arrts'ed and convic 'ed.
ANDREW J. HARRIS,
JAMES II. HUNTER.
Rahruarv OK 1857
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
THE WEATHER.
Indications.

Indications.
For Alabama, AiSsisrppi, Louisidnd,
Arkansas and Terds: Warmer, fair ,Oeath'
~; sowhsrly winds.
For Tennessee: Warmer, JAR wedtter;
sinds generally 'Ouiher,y.
The rivers wia remain nearly stationary,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
FertiIiza Your Front Yards.

The Memphis FerliliHer has 100 10,
sacks Grass Fertil Ear for front yards
especially. They will deliver any
wh,rs IN the city for So per sack. Try
It On your grass and ROSSvs. Telephone
for IL.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
Fine Watch Repairing at MulfOrd's.
Collection Agency at Memphis, Tenn.

The Merchants Protective Associa-
ton undertakes the collection OF &C
counts and claims in city and sur
rounding country. Remittances
promptly made.
JOHN II. LEN0W, Secretary.
28T Main Street.
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Solid silver~ are a, Mulford's

MY friend, look hersl you know how
weak and nervous your wife 10, and
you know that Csrter's Iron Pills will
relieve her, now why not be fair about
IL and buy her box.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
Cheap Florida Excursions.

On the following dates, Mach 1st,
9th, 10Th, 22d and Goth, the Missis.
sippi Valley Routs will sell excursion
tickets, at its coupon ticket Offices, to
principal Florida points aud return
Tor one limited fare for the round trip,
tickets to be good going ten days and
to return thirty days from date Of
sale. Passengers may thus stop of at
Vlcksbuig, New Orleans, Mobile and
other points en- route, II desired.
These excursions afford an excellent
opportunity to see Florida at small
outlay OF money. For instance, the
rates are: Memphis
To Jacksonville and return..."..$l9 20
To 81. Augustine end returr..... 81 70
To Sanford and eturn......"..... "a 20
To Tampa aud return.......""... 20 70
The round trip rate Tampa to Ha-
vana and return Is only $S3; a
splendid opportunity to visit the beau
tiiul island OF Cuba. Ticket Offices
under Peabody Hotel and at depot.
For further Information, address Z.
W. How, General Passenger Agent,
Memphis, Tenn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
Order "SlnI,Orsl Made NIedals.'

TnR Memphis Cerriege Works is the
place to purchase first Glars vehicles or
have q em made to order, and also -
have yours rstalet md painted. NOS
81 ald 81 vois rtreet.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
Nov Or Never!
BETTER THAN EVER, OUR
LAST ENDEAV0R.
Piling Out the Goods
and Pulling Down
the Prices

There is tide in the affairs Of
men, which, taken at the food,
leads on to fortune. There is time
when it actually pays the clothier to
sacrifice his stock, and that time is
now and the MISFIT CLOTHING
PARLORS, 262 SECOND STREET,
is the place.
WE WON'T carry over any of
our present winter stock.
WE WILL let it 60 below cost to
get rid of it quickly.
WE WON'T stop for prices; the
question now is, What will you giveH
WE WILL sell you fine medium
weight Suits now for about one-half
what you would had to have paid six
weeks ago.
WE WON'T begin the spring
season with single winter garment
on hand if low prices will accom-
plish it.
WE WILL give you the opportu-
nifty of securing a fine Overcoat for
much less than the garment cost us.
WE WON'T charge you for Pants
what the cloth in them is actually
worth.
WE WILL make this sele re-
markably lively because we have got
to sell fast to prepare for Spring
trade. Now is the chance for the
greatest of Clothing bargains. Re-
member we are selling below cost
and what we lose our buyers really
put into their pockets.
A regular Slaughter Sale of Suits
Pants and Overcoats. This is youl
opportunity-take advantage Of it.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01

SEND your vehicles to the Memphis
Carriage Works to have them repaired
and painted. Nos. 81 and SO Madison
street.
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PrIddy House,

formerly Commercial Hotel.)
Cor. Front and Jefferson SITS. Memphis Tenn
J. II. PEIDDY, Prop'r, OF Richmond, Va.
Transient rates, 81 so to 81 per day.
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Duny's European Hotel.

Corner Of Adams and Main streets. Rooms
Soc, Use and 81 per day; American Plan, 90
Ier day. First class Restaurant in the
hody UoteD Proprietor.
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MsisoroIoricaI Report.

meteorological Report.
MrnrHs. TKsN., February %, 1887.
Time. Bar, Their. Wind We'th
ZOO a. m $50 soO 800 S. Jlear
500 ?. m $50 $40 $50 S.W. 0 ear
1000 y. m l3O 282 500 SW 10 ear
Maximum ten peIstuIe, 10.
Minimum temperature, 38.
Ozone, 10 am, O.
Rainfall, 0.
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6ailor ano Draper.
Peabody Hotel.

@. B. GALLOWAY 4 co ..... PROPRIsroRs.
Rates 81 so and IS err day, according to
size and location of rOom-Special
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Gsstou's Hotel.

W. II. BrHcHAH MASAsHK.
Rurspenn ulan. ENLARGED and rsfurnished.
Prices aceot ding 70 sire and looa-
ton az room.
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The New Gay OsO.
HARRINGTON, STEWART i WHITE,
PROPRIkTORs.

CHAs. G. Manager.
Rates 81 so to 81 per day, according to locA.
ton Of rooms.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-05-18
A Problem of the Near Future.

AT the time of the adjournment of
congress there was some talk in the
press that the house of representatives
has become too large and unwieldy for
the prompt dispatch of business, though
it is admitted that the present form of
procedure in that body hinders the
progress of legislation more than any
other cause. A writer in the Boston
Traveller quotes Congressman S. S.
Cox as saying that in the matter of
congressional apportionment greater
and graver problem than that of taxes
and finance is sure to arise in the near
future. Not many generations hence
the population of the United States
will be numbered among the hundred
millions. When the population passes
one hundred millions one of two
things must happen. Either the num-
Der of the members of the house
must be increased to an absurdly large
figure or the smaller states must see
their representation constantly de-
creasing. OF course every state, how
ever small, will have at least one rep
resentative. If at the next apportion-
ment, which will follow the census of
1890, the number of representatives is
fixed according to the present ratio
congress will be obliged either to en-
large the present chamber of the house
or to adopt the plan already suggested
of removing the desks and seating the
members on benches, as in the English
parliament. Mr.. Cox claims that the
present membership of the house
three hundred twenty-fve-is too large
both for convenience and efficiency in
transacting business; and it will be
neither desirable nor practicable to in
crease this number. 1t is calculated
that if no state is TO lose its present
number of representatives after 1891
the first congress after the new appor
tionment would consist of about foul
hundred fifty members. If the number
should be kept at the present figure
0hree hundred twenty-fve) New
Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island
Florida and Nevada would be repre-
sented by only one member each
Maine, Connecticut and Maryland By
three, and it is doubtful if singl,
state east of the Alleghanies woul'
gain member. With an increase il
the number of states the senate will
also become a factor in the problem
and already in many parts of the Yves
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-05-18
Mr.. Roosevelt ON the "Inde-
pendents."

A notable speech was that of Mr.. Theo-
dore Roosevelt at dinner given in his
honor in New York city last week. He re-
sponded to the toast, The republican party
its professions and practices" In speaking
of the Independent press, he said that its
whole stock of trade was hatred OF the
republican party, and that ii had no other
issue but that. That press had become
fairly servle in its idolatry of Mr. Cleveland.
One of the gentleman of the above class,
prominent Massachusetts independent, had
said recently that the attitude of the indie
pendents toward Mr.. Cleveland should be
that of confidence and not of criticism.
Was there anything more servile than
that?" asked Mr.. Roosevelt 1.-The mug
wumps claim that they are independent,
and yet they are more partisan than either
of the old parties have ever been. Their
denunciations of the republican party were
not in the tones of angry and earnest men,
but in the shrill, voluble accents of the
virago and the scold. They talked very
much of political honesty, but they reserved
their full weight of rancor and maevolence
for honest men. They omit what is true
and take refuge in that which is the
meanest form of attack-namely, an at
tack by innuendo and misrepresenta-
ton. They speak of our best men in
the same terms that they employ for men
who have been sent to Sing Sing for theft.
The effect of this kind of attack is TO keep
honest men out of politics They talked
about improving American journalism and
American politics. but they do more than
anybody else to keep honest men from going
into journalism and into politics. The re-
forms that we have carried in this state have
been carried not with the aid OF the mug
wumps, but in spite of them.